VIII. RIGHTS OF PARTIES INVOLVED IN A PROCEEDING UNDER THESE POLICIES
A. Complainants are afforded the following rights:
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To be treated with respect, dignity, and sensitivity throughout the process.
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To be advised and informed of the support services available from the College, including, but not limited to, the Case Manager, and those provided by the Project Sister rape crisis counselor, Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services.
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For student Complainants, to confidentiality and protection under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). For all Complainants, the College will make all reasonable efforts to ensure the preservation of privacy, restricting access to information to those with a legitimate need to know.
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To be informed of the College’s Policy and procedures related to discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct.
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To a prompt and thorough investigation of the allegation(s).
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To challenge the appointment of the Investigator(s) or the External Adjudicator if a conflict of interest is present.
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To participate or decline to participate in the process related to a discrimination, harassment, and/or sexual misconduct complaint with the understanding that the process may continue without their involvement and that the Investigator and/or External Adjudicator will determine an outcome with the information available to it.
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To appeal the decisions and/or sanctions made pursuant to this Policy.
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To be notified, in writing, of the case resolution – including the outcome of any appeal.
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To report the incident to law enforcement or civil authorities if one wishes to do so.
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To understand that information collected in this process may/could be subpoenaed for a criminal or civil proceeding.
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To have a support person/advisor.
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To have a Case Manager.
B. Respondents are afforded the following rights:
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To be treated with respect, dignity, and sensitivity throughout the process.
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To seek support services through the College, including, but not limited to, the Case Manager and those through Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services.
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For student Respondents, to confidentiality and protection under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). For all Respondents, the College will make all reasonable efforts to ensure the preservation of privacy, restricting access to information to those with a legitimate need to know.
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To be informed of the College’s Policy and procedures related to discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct.
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To a prompt and thorough investigation of the allegation(s).
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To challenge the appointment of the Investigator(s) or the External Adjudicator if a conflict of interest is present.
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To participate or decline to participate in the review procedure, with the understanding that the process will continue regardless and the Investigator and/or External Adjudicator will determine an outcome with the information available to it.
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To appeal the decision and/or sanctions made pursuant to this Policy.
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To be notified, in writing, of the case resolution – including the outcome of the appeal.
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To understand that information collected in this process may be subpoenaed in criminal or civil proceedings.
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To have a support person/advisor, who may be an attorney.
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To consult with an attorney, at their own expense, at any stage of the process if they wish to do so
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To have a Case Manager.
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